That a temple will not make it is to be expected

Learning Point No 236

"The Lord Saint shares and reiterates that not all who though blessed enough to listen to doctrine would necessarily benefit and turn good. There is no certainty and predictability of outcome. There is invariably individual choice, effort and decision. Men are not perfect, do have free will to choose, do have weak moments and can make mistakes. They may fall and falter despite the best divine intention, repeated efforts and intervention. But His grace is heartened that there will still be those who can understand and who will turn good. They will be rewarded. Heaven will persist time and again to reach out to those who may falter. They will not be left behind and be left on the side line. This is the eternal and infinite love and compassion by divine Heaven for all beings." Lord Bo Tien's 1976 Anniversary Message

 

The essence is that only a few will make it and understand the doctrine at any one time. There is need to push on so that more will benefit.

The lord saint's work is not wasted even if many listen to his doctrine and messages but do not benefit and turn good.

So no one should be surprised if a temple under his name seems to be unremarkable in time to come and does not live up to the doctrine and mission. That a temple will not make it is to be expected. This is to be expected and Lord Bo Tien has prepared us for this likely eventuality.

 

So long as each time a few more persons gain from doctrine and turn good, it would be worthwhile. Only a few make it  but do not lose heart.

That the many that constitute a temple will not make it is to be expected. That even in a temple in the name of Lord Bo Tien, many will end up far from doctrine and mission is to be expected.

However, this should contrary to expectations reinforce our faith and confidence in his lordship that the doctrine is true and that he exists, for his word has come true.

Do not be concerned but do what we can. Do not chide the many but be patient and compassionate. Heaven will do its part even if you don't.

Alas, what happens to the many at a temple too happens to the many in a religion or sect and the understanding of the pioneers are lost over generations. The basic doctrine becomes buried over generations and new interpretation and change of focus do take place.

This is the way of the world of man. This is the very reason why there is need for misssion by heaven through messenger like Lord Bo Tien. The mission is to put things right and to rejuvenate and reinvigorate the religious thought in religion.

It is no easy mission but it must be done even if many tries and generations are needed, even if the malady or problem too affects a temple of the lord messenger.

Lord Bo Tien is not the only saint involved and many other saints too are helping out and playing their parts. Ji Gong Posat too is  one. He does not confine his work in a temple but takes it to the whole wide world beyond any temple or church.